marie curie Flashcards

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What is Marie Curie’s birth name?

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Maria Skłodowska

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In which country was Marie Curie born?

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Poland

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What year was Marie Curie born?

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1867

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Marie Curie was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize. True or False?

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True

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In which fields did Marie Curie win Nobel Prizes?

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Physics and Chemistry

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Who was Marie Curie’s husband?

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Pierre Curie

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What element did Marie Curie discover with her husband?

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Radium

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What term did Marie Curie coin to describe the phenomenon of radiation?

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Radioactivity

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In what year did Marie Curie win her first Nobel Prize?

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1903

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What was the name of the institute founded by Marie Curie in Paris?

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The Curie Institute

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Which Nobel Prize did Marie Curie win in 1911?

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Nobel Prize in Chemistry

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What was the primary focus of Marie Curie’s research?

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Radioactive elements and their properties

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Marie Curie conducted her research during which scientific era?

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The early 20th century

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What health issue did Marie Curie face due to her research?

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Radiation exposure leading to aplastic anemia

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Marie Curie was the first woman to obtain a degree from which university?

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University of Paris (Sorbonne)

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What is the name of the radioactive element discovered by Marie Curie and her husband?

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Polonium

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Marie Curie’s work laid the foundation for which field of medicine?

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Radiation therapy

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What was the primary application of radium in medicine during Marie Curie’s time?

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Treatment of cancer

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Marie Curie’s contributions to science were often overshadowed by whom?

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Her husband, Pierre Curie

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What major award did Marie Curie receive in 1911?

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Nobel Prize in Chemistry

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Marie Curie served as a professor at which university?

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University of Paris

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What year did Marie Curie die?

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1934

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Marie Curie was a pioneer in which branch of science?

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Nuclear physics

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What is the significance of Marie Curie’s discovery of radium?

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It was used in cancer treatment and advanced the understanding of radioactivity.

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Marie Curie's daughter, Irène Joliot-Curie, also won a Nobel Prize. True or False?
True
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What did Marie Curie study at the University of Paris?
Physics and Mathematics
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What did Marie Curie's research contribute to the understanding of?
Atomic structure and radioactivity
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Which war did Marie Curie contribute to by developing mobile radiography units?
World War I
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What was the primary focus of the Curie Institute?
Cancer research and treatment
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Marie Curie was the first female professor at which institution?
University of Paris
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What is the legacy of Marie Curie in terms of gender in science?
She opened doors for women in science and research.
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Marie Curie's research on radioactivity led to the discovery of which medical treatment?
Radiotherapy
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Marie Curie was known for her work with which two elements?
Radium and Polonium
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What did Marie Curie refuse to patent?
Her discovery of radium
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Marie Curie's research was initially met with what kind of societal attitude?
Skepticism and gender bias
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How many Nobel Prizes did Marie Curie win?
Two
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What significant award did Marie Curie receive in 1903?
Nobel Prize in Physics
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Marie Curie's work helped to establish which scientific concept?
The concept of radioactive decay
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What year did Marie Curie become the first woman to win a Nobel Prize?
1903
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What did Marie Curie emphasize in her scientific career?
The importance of research and education
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Marie Curie's research was crucial for the development of which scientific field?
Radiological science
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What personal tragedy did Marie Curie face in 1906?
The death of her husband, Pierre Curie
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Marie Curie was instrumental in the development of which medical technology?
X-ray machines
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What did Marie Curie advocate for in the scientific community?
Increased support for women in science
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What is the name of the prestigious award given to scientists in the field of chemistry?
Nobel Prize in Chemistry
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What notable achievement did Marie Curie accomplish in 1911?
She became the first person to win a Nobel Prize in two different scientific fields.
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Marie Curie's research helped to understand the effects of radiation on what?
Human health
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What did Marie Curie do to help treat soldiers during World War I?
Set up mobile X-ray units
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Marie Curie's legacy includes inspiring which group of people?
Future generations of scientists, especially women
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What was the main focus of Marie Curie's post-war work?
Advancing cancer treatment
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In what year did Marie Curie become a French citizen?
1891
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Marie Curie's work was pivotal in establishing which scientific principle?
Conservation of mass-energy
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Marie Curie's scientific contributions primarily focused on which type of materials?
Radioactive materials
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What notable book did Marie Curie publish?
Recherches sur les Substances Radioactives
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Marie Curie was the first woman to teach at which institution?
The University of Paris
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Marie Curie's research was initially funded by which organization?
The French government
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What did Marie Curie advocate for following her discoveries?
The safe use of radioactivity
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Marie Curie's work with radium led to the establishment of which type of therapy?
Radiation therapy
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What was one of the societal impacts of Marie Curie's research?
Improved cancer treatment options
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Marie Curie was a member of which scientific organization?
The French Academy of Sciences
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What did Marie Curie focus on after her husband's death?
Continuing their research and advancing her work
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What is the significance of the Curie family in science?
They produced multiple Nobel laureates.
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What was Marie Curie's approach to scientific research?
Rigorous experimentation and dedication
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Marie Curie faced challenges as a scientist due to what factor?
Gender discrimination
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Marie Curie's discovery of polonium was aimed at studying which concept?
Radioactivity
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What did Marie Curie urge scientists to focus on in their research?
The ethical implications of scientific discoveries
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Marie Curie's scientific endeavors were guided by which principle?
The pursuit of knowledge for the benefit of humanity
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What kind of legacy did Marie Curie leave in the field of science?
A lasting impact on nuclear science and medicine
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Marie Curie's contributions have significantly impacted which medical field?
Oncology
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What valuable lesson can be learned from Marie Curie's life?
Perseverance in the face of adversity
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Marie Curie was an advocate for what in the scientific community?
Increased funding for scientific research
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What did Marie Curie believe was essential for scientific progress?
Collaboration and sharing of knowledge
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What did Marie Curie accomplish in the field of education?
Promoted science education for women
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Marie Curie's work has influenced which modern medical practices?
Cancer diagnosis and treatment
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What was Marie Curie's role in the scientific community during her lifetime?
A pioneering researcher and educator